Glass in Rattenberg
Summer Glassblowers, studios and shops in Tyrol's glass town
Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer
Glassblowing in Rattenberg
Glassblowers at work in Austria's smallest town
With around 440 inhabitants Rattenberg is the smallest town in Austria and is known as the glass town of Tyrol. Glassblowers, cutters and engravers have workshops in its medieval lanes. Kisslinger Kristall-Glas, active since 1820, is a well-known address where you can watch glassblowers at work and browse the shop.
From May to October visitors can, according to the operator, blow their own crystal glass bauble on certain afternoons (Monday and Friday) under a master's guidance and take it home; booking is reportedly not required. It is especially fun for families with children. Combine it with a walk through the old town. Ask in advance about times, age limits and price.
Place: Rattenberg
- AgeWatching: all ages; blowing yourself: ask about the minimum age
- DurationApprox. 1 to 2 hours
- CostBlowing your own costs extra; ask for the price
- DistanceApprox. 30 min by car
- SeasonBlowing your own: May to October; watching: all year (check opening hours)
- LocationRattenberg, Alpbachtal
Tips
- Ask in advance whether and when blowing your own glass is possible and from what age.
- Pack fragile purchases well for the journey home.
- Combine with a walk through Rattenberg's old town.
- The Augustinian Museum is a good addition in wet weather.
Practical
Rattenberg is in the Inn Valley near Kramsach, about 30 minutes by car from Niederau via Wörgl and the A12 (Kramsach exit). Park outside the car-free old town and walk in.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Can you blow glass yourself in Rattenberg?
At Kisslinger Kristall-Glas this is possible, according to the operator, on certain afternoons from May to October; ask about times and price in advance.
More in this theme
Forest and Family Trail in Thierbach
Summer A short, quiet circular walk in the highest village of the Wildschönau
Open-air band concert in Oberau
Summer Brass band music from the village band on Tuesday evenings
Village stroll in Hopfgarten
Summer A market village at the foot of the Hohe Salve
Village walk in Westendorf
Summer A Brixental SkiWelt village with church and shops
Sennerei Westendorf dairy
Summer Cheese and dairy from the Brixental, straight from the maker
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau